Occupational Therapist

Job summary
Are you a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment?

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their team where you will deliver a high standard of care.

We have 2 fantastic opportunities available right now, one within the Stroke Unit and one within Rehab. Either role can be worked full time or part time/job share. These roles are at Senior level so entry level applicants will not be considered. Both roles are a great opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to step into their next stage of their career in a leadership role.

Main duties of the job
Providing specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions tailored to patients' needs.

To be responsible for your own caseload, working without direct supervision

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior staff, students, and therapy support personnel.

To be able to carry out comprehensive therapy assessments and interventions in line with best practice to gain a holistic assessment of patients with a wider range of impairments

Driving innovation through audit, research, and the adoption of best practices.

Undertake evidence based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice.

Working closely alongside other Professionals such as Physiotherapists.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration
• HIVE and community equipment services but not essential
• Discharge planning and pathways experience
• Experience working within the Community setting or Inpatients
• Rehabilitation/Stroke experience is essential for this role.
• Supervise, educate and assess the performance of occupational therapy students & apprentices

About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details
Date posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £20.15 an hour
Contract: Locum
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: M0042-26-0233
Job locations: Ascot Ave, Sale, Manchester, Cheshire, Manchester, M33 4GT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Are you a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment?

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their team where you will deliver a high standard of care.

We have 2 fantastic opportunities available right now, one within the Stroke Unit and one within Rehab. Either role can be worked full time or part time/job share. These roles are at Senior level so entry level applicants will not be considered. Both roles are a great opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to step into their next stage of their career in a leadership role.

Main duties of the job
Providing specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions tailored to patients' needs.

To be responsible for your own caseload, working without direct supervision

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior staff, students, and therapy support personnel.

To be able to carry out comprehensive therapy assessments and interventions in line with best practice to gain a holistic assessment of patients with a wider range of impairments

Driving innovation through audit, research, and the adoption of best practices.

Undertake evidence based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice.

Working closely alongside other Professionals such as Physiotherapists.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration
• HIVE and community equipment services but not essential
• Discharge planning and pathways experience
• Experience working within the Community setting or Inpatients
• Rehabilitation/Stroke experience is essential for this role.
• Supervise, educate and assess the performance of occupational therapy students & apprentices

About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges.

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job description can be provided upon request.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of Relevant Qualifications

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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree
• HCPC Registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: NHS Professionals Limited
Address: Ascot Ave, Sale, Manchester, Cheshire, Manchester, M33 4GT, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment consultant Stephanie Moss, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com